By: Mario Conde Mariachi Music has been the traditional music of Mexico for decades and its sound has worldwide recognition. So it’s no surprise that Calexico being a border city decided to capitalize on that tradition and have an annual event that brings the best mariachi bands around. Through its …
May, 2018
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4 May
May 4, Star Wars Day
Star Wars Day, May 4, celebrates George Lucas’ Star Wars. It is observed by fans of the media franchise. Observance of the commemorative day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations. The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May the …
March, 2018
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14 March
EVERYTHING READY FOR THE BINATIONAL CONCERT “FRATERNAL 2018”
The event will take place on Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. next to Héroes de Chapultepec Park. Musicians from Mexicali and Calexico will come together to celebrate the anniversary of our city. Mexicali, BC.- The 22nd City Council of Mexicali through the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture IMACUM, …
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11 March
Blue Angels Amaze Valley During Annual Air Show
-Editorial A cloudy, rainy day in the Imperial Valley was not enough to stop thousands of residents from enjoying the annual air show that has become a tradition for more than thirty years. With a spectacular air show that began at 2 p.m. on March 10, the Blue Angels began …
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10 March
California Mid-Winter Fair in Imperial Valley Brings Families Together
-Editorial With great success, the 2018 edition of the Mid-Winter Fair in the Imperial Valley is being held. Despite the cold weather that we had this Saturday, hundreds of people and families have gathered to enjoy the games, concerts, and exhibitions at the fair. This year’s theme is called “The Field …
January, 2018
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5 January
Blue Angels arrive in El Centro for winter training
-Editorial Imperial Valley’s biggest attraction is now in El Centro for winter training. The Blue Angels landed at the Naval Air Facility in El Centro, California on Wednesday, January 3rd to commence a ten week training session that will prepare them for the annual Air Show on Saturday, March 10. Admission is …
October, 2017
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18 October
EL TRI TO PLAY IN TIJUANA AND MEXICALI AT THE ICBC OCTOBER FESTIVAL
Friday at Morelos Park (Tijuana) and Saturday at FEX (Mexicali). Free admission. The Mexican rock band led by Álex Lora, EL TRI, will play this Friday, 20 in Tijuana and Saturday, 21 in Mexicali, in the framework of the XVI October Festival 2017 organized by the Government of the State …
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14 October
Fiestas del Sol has something for everyone
-Editorial The 42nd Annual Fiestas del Sol had a successful 2017 edition full of new attractions and a variety of artists performing at the fair. Mexicali Mayor Gustavo Sanchez promised that these Fiestas would be the best ever. This year, the theme for Fiestas is going back to the 70s …
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11 October
Bronco Breaks Attendance Record
By: Mario Conde On Friday, October 7 Grupo Bronco broke attendance records at Fiestas Del Sol as thirty-five thousand people attended their concert at the Island of Stars. The band has more than 20 years together and still draw big crowds. Mexicali Mayor Gustavo Sanchez said the Bronco’s concert was …
July, 2017
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4 July
Thousands of residents enjoyed the fireworks in Calexico in celebration of Independence Day
By: Mario Conde On Monday, July 3rd, around 2,000 residents of Calexico and surrounding areas visited Gran Plaza to enjoy the Art Walk on the Border and also to enjoy the fireworks celebration before the 4th of July. The Art Walk on the Border was created by Roxanna Pacheco as a …
